June 4, 2024

Mine pollution has isolated British trout — study

Trout living in rivers polluted by metal from old mines across the British Isles are genetically "isolated" from other trout.

May 12, 2024

US Forest Service kicks off federal permitting process for South32’s Hermosa project

The federal permitting process starts with the environmental review required by the National Environmental Policy Act.

May 12, 2024

Spanish city identified as western ancient world’s top lead production center

Three ingots recently studied have placed Córdoba, Spain, as the top lead production center in the Roman era.

May 7, 2024

Sierra Metals updates resources for Yauricocha, Bolivar mines

The updated mineral reserves and resources confirm the long production history of both assets, Sierra's CEO said.

April 26, 2024

Mexico notches win in labor dispute over alleged violations at mine

The US had requested a probe last year into alleged workers rights abuses at a Grupo Mexico mine in the central state of Zacatecas.

April 26, 2024

Silvercorp diversifies into South America with $146 million deal for Adventus

Silvercorp said it has the technical capabilities to bring Adventus' El Domo project into production on an accelerated basis.

April 26, 2024

‘Aussie kryptonite’ helps identify mineral deposits

Plumbian orthoclase is useful as an indicator mineral, which helps geologists locate and assess the presence of certain ore deposits.

April 22, 2024

Anglo American to oppose appeal in Zambia lead poisoning case

Anglo denies responsibility for the lead poisoning related to the Broken Hill mine.

April 16, 2024

US to reject access road to northern Alaska mining district

The Ambler project sought to open a remote area rich in copper, zinc and lead and could yield deposits of rare earths.

April 4, 2024

As Rio Tinto strives for ‘impeccable ESG’, investors raise water issues

Rio faced demands from shareholders at its annual meeting on Thursday to come clean on environmental issues.